Capitaines des ténèbres
Synopsis
In 1899, a French military column, led by Captains Julien Chanoine and Paul Voulet, set out to conquer Lake Chad in order to unite the French colonial empire. The two captains were violent and ruthless towards the local populations and their colonial soldiers. The Voulet-Chanoine mission sinks further and further into unknown Niger territory while the lack of food supplies is felt. Little by little, Voulet falls into a megalomaniac delirium.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serge Moati
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Laurent
- Original Title
- Capitaines des ténèbres
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Image & Compagnie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Serge Moati
Yves Laurent
Department Leadership Roster
Serge Moati
Director
Yves Laurent
Writer
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What is Capitaines des ténèbres about?
In 1899, a French military column, led by Captains Julien Chanoine and Paul Voulet, set out to conquer Lake Chad in order to unite the French colonial empire. The two captains were violent and ruthless towards the local populations and their colonial soldiers. The Voulet-Chanoine mission sinks further and further into unknown Niger territory while the lack of food supplies is felt. Little by little, Voulet falls into a megalomaniac delirium.
Who directed Capitaines des ténèbres?
Capitaines des ténèbres was directed by Serge Moati.
Who stars in Capitaines des ténèbres?
The principal cast of Capitaines des ténèbres includes Manuel Blanc, Patrick Mille, Micky Sébastian, Richard Bohringer, Eric Laugérias.
When was Capitaines des ténèbres released and how long is it?
Capitaines des ténèbres was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.